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Presented by:Steve Chassman, LCSW, CASAC
Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence
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What is the average age for people in the US to begin using drugs?
VAPING
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A Juul “starter” kit costs $49.99 if you buy it online from the company. It includes a re-chargeable Juul device, a USB charger, a warranty, and a four-pack of the flavored Juul pods. On its website, the company promises a “powerful vapor experience”.
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Regulation of E-cigarettes
• The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced in 2016 that the FDA will now regulate the sales of e-cigarettes, hookah tobacco, and cigars. Therefore: It is now illegal to sell e-cigarettes, hookah tobacco, or cigars in person or online to anyone under age 18.
• Buyers have to show their photo ID to purchase e-cigarettes, hookah tobacco, or cigars, verifying that they are 18 years or older.
• FDA regulation also means that the Federal government will now have a lot more information about what is in e-cigarettes, the safety or harms of the ingredients, how they are made, and what risks need to be communicated to the public.
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• 1/3 of high school seniors report using some kind of vaping device in the past year
“We are especially concerned because the survey shows that some of the teens using these devices are first-time nicotine users,” Nora D. Volkow, MD, Director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse
“Recent research suggests that some of them could move on to regular cigarette smoking, so it is critical that we intervene with evidence-based efforts to prevent youth from using these products.”
• Marijuana use among high school seniors increased from 35.6 percent in 2016 to 37.1 percent in 2017, according to U.S. News & World Report.
The survey also found a decrease in high school seniors’ perceptions of the risk of using marijuana.
The Latest!
NIH Monitoring the Future Study, 2017
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Family historypredisposition to drug or alcohol problems
Close friends who use drugs or alcohol
Early first use
Diagnosed or undiagnosed depression/other mental health disorders
Problems in school/learning disabilities
Risk Factors for Drug Use and Abuse
Tips for Parents
Get Rid of Old-School Beliefs
This is what kids do.
It’s just a phase.
I turned out ok.
What about my kids’ right to privacy?
I’d rather they do it in my house than in the street.
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Tips for Parents
• Give Your Children Responsibility for their own problems: While consequences may be embarrassing, it is important for them to learn responsibility. Teach them to advocate on their own behalf.
• Support Outside Interests: Encourage your children to get involved. Let them join sports teams or clubs that can help them develop healthy coping skills and positive support systems.
How do I know if someone is having a problem with drugs or alcohol?
1.Physical/Health 2.Emotional/Psychological3.Interpersonal Relationships
(Family/Friends)4.Education/Vocation5.Financial6.Craving
It is important to identify how a
persons substance use has lead to
changes or dysfunctions in 6 specific life areas
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